Thank you cards/gifts for recommenders?

<p>Are any of you giving the profs that wrote your LORs anything to show your appreciation? On the one hand, I realize that it is part of their job. Still, they were more helpful than they had to be, and I know how busy they were. I would like to write them each a short note of appreciation, and include a small token (such as a free coffee coupon from the cafe, or something).
My question is, does this seem inappropriate?
A</p>

<p>A thank you card is always appropriate. You need not include anything more - as you say, it is part of their job.</p>

<p>Though I plan to wait until I have an acceptance in hand!</p>

<p>I gave each $20 for Borders.</p>